Poland’s Parliament Advances Crypto-Assets Market Bill to Senate Review
[Warsaw, Poland] – December 19, 2025
Poland’s lower house of parliament has approved a revived crypto regulation bill, sending it to the Senate for further review after an earlier version was vetoed by the country’s president. The legislation aims to align
Poland’s digital asset framework with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), a key step as the bloc moves toward unified crypto oversight.
The vote comes amid continued debate over whether the bill strikes the right balance between regulatory compliance and innovation within Poland’s growing digital asset sector.
Key Details of the Parliamentary Vote
On Thursday, the Sejm passed the Crypto-Assets Market Act with 241 lawmakers voting in favor and 183 opposing the measure. The bill was forwarded to the Senate on Friday, where it will undergo further consideration before potentially returning to the president’s desk for final approval.
Notably, lawmakers reintroduced the legislation without any amendments, despite criticism during its earlier passage. One parliamentarian stated that the bill returned “not even a comma” changed from the version previously vetoed by President Karol Nawrocki in December.
The legislation is designed to bring Poland’s crypto regulations in line with MiCA, which EU member states are required to implement by July 2026.
Background and Earlier Veto
The Crypto-Assets Market Act was first approved by both chambers of parliament in 2024 but was ultimately vetoed by President Nawrocki. At the time, he warned that the bill could threaten civil liberties, property rights, and national stability.
The veto followed concerns raised by parts of the crypto industry and some lawmakers, who argued that the framework could impose excessive compliance burdens on digital asset firms and users operating in Poland.
Despite those objections, the government moved to reintroduce the same text last week, signaling a renewed push to ensure regulatory alignment with EU standards.
Potential Impact on Poland’s Crypto Sector
If enacted, the bill would establish clearer licensing, compliance, and oversight requirements for crypto service providers operating in Poland. This could bring greater legal certainty for institutions and regulators, but may also increase operational costs for startups and smaller firms.
For users, the framework could introduce additional consumer protections while potentially limiting access to certain crypto services. Developers and businesses operating across the EU may benefit from regulatory consistency as MiCA takes effect across member states.
The bill’s progress highlights ongoing tension between innovation-driven crypto communities and policymakers focused on financial stability and security.
Official and Industry Perspectives
A government spokesperson reportedly said the legislation is now likely to be signed into law, citing a classified security briefing that provided the president with “full knowledge” of the bill’s implications for national security.
President Nawrocki has previously positioned himself as supportive of the crypto industry. During his election campaign, he pledged that no “oppressive laws” would be introduced for digital assets, stating that Poland needs innovation rather than excessive regulation.
His office has not yet commented publicly on the latest vote.
What Comes Next
The Senate will now review the Crypto-Assets Market Act and may approve it, reject it, or propose amendments. If the Senate passes the bill, it will return to the president for final consideration.
Should it be signed into law, Poland would begin transitioning its crypto regulatory framework to comply with MiCA ahead of the 2026 EU deadline.